The persistent belief that "this time will be different" is often the single greatest threat to any project's success,and Part of The Bias Files, Adele Ashcombe's insightful book explores why every plan inevitably runs late andover budget.Optimism shifts from a motivating force into a blind spot when initial projections fail to account for inherentuncertainties, turning hopeful estimates into unrealistic expectations. *Behind Schedule, Over Budget* is not a

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * 5 MILLION COPIES SOLD“Significant...The book is both instructive and surprisingly moving.” —The New York TimesRay Dalio, one of the world’s most successful investors and entrepreneurs, shares the unconventional principles that he’s developed, refined, and used over the past forty years to create unique results in both life and business—and which any person or organization can adopt to...

'A business classic. You're pretty much guaranteed to get your money's worth - if not much, much more' Jason Hesse, Real BusinessThis revised and expanded edition of the bestselling book, The Personal MBA by Josh Kaufman, gives you everything you need to transform your business, your career or your working life forever.An MBA at a top school is an enormous investment in time, effort and cold, hard cash. And if you don't want to work for a consultin...

“Required reading for professionals—and aspiring professionals—of all levels.”—Shirley Ann Jackson, President of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and Former Chairman of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionRobert C. Pozen, one of the business world’s most successful—and productive—executives, reveals the surprising secrets to workplace productivity and high performance.It's far too easy for working professionals to become overwhelmed by a pile of time-sensitive project...

Practical advice for your personal journey, from a self-made billionaire*Business-*Do is your personal handbook for achieving happiness by systematically turning your dreams into reality. Success looks different to everyone, but author Hiroshi Mikitani exemplifies its essential, universal qualities: as the founder and CEO of Rakuten, Mikitani is a self-made entrepreneur who became Japan's leader in the new global economy—a journey that made him a billionaire. In th...

Why do some always seem to win while others always seem to fail? And why do others win and then fail to maintain their spot at the top?Is it luck?Not to spoil the contents of this book, but no...it isn't.To see consistent success in your own business, you're going to have to turn the magnifying glass on yourself. Because the fact is, nothing you do-no action you take, no strategic financial decision you make-matters if it doesn't bring you closer to the things you r...

The new edition of bestselling real-world guide to consultancy success, from the “Rock Star of Consulting” Alan WeissThe second edition of The Consulting Bible: Everything You Need to Know to Create and Expand a Seven-Figure Consulting Practice remains the most comprehensive and practical guide to the consulting profession, from launch to high growth, from marketing to implementation. Legendary consultant, speaker, and bestselling author Alan Weiss shows y...

Build a thriving 21st-century consultancy with an all-new edition of the classic bestsellerIn a world of rapidly evolving technologies and business paradigms, your consulting business needs to radically adapt its techniques and models. Taking full measure of these changes, Alan Weiss, the “Rock Star of Consulting,” will guide you through the process with a revised and completely updated sixth edition of his authoritative guide to consulting success.Weiss up...

When the world’s biggest brands want to sharpen their digital marketing strategy, they call Neil Hoyne – Google’s Chief Measurement Strategist and Senior Fellow at the Wharton School. In his first book, he offers a simple, research-backed playbook that anyone can use to find their best customers and develop relationships that last.Under pressure for quick results and facing fierce marketplace competition, too many marketers are boxed into spaghetti-to-the-wall form...

A quick-and-easy guide to core business and career concepts—no MBA required!The ability to negotiate a deal. Confidence to oversee staff. Complete, accurate monitoring of expenses.In today’s business world, these are must-have skills. But all too often, comprehensive business books turn the important details of best practices into tedious reading that would put even a CEO to sleep.From hiring and firing to strategizing and calculating revenues, ...

Most organizations fail to pay their employees properly—not because they don't want to, but because they don't approach compensation with a plan. The compensation landscape is changing rapidly. If you don't pay your employees what they're worth, not only will your competitors leave you behind, but you'll also leave yourself open to legal, social, and political backlash. As an HR professional or manager, how do you navigate the confusing world of compensation? Pay Matters is your go-to guid...

The latest edition of the leading guide to consulting engagement pricing, from the “Rock Star of Consulting” Alan WeissIn the newly revised Third Edition of Value-Based Fees: How to Charge – and Get – What You’re Worth, best-selling author, speaker and renowned consultant Dr. Alan Weiss delivers a thoroughly updated guide to proposing, and receiving, consistently high fees that are based on the value you deliver to each client you serve.The author ...